Warriors lose despite Curry's 54

February 27, 2013 9:45 PM

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Festus Ezeli #31 of the Golden State Warriors blocks Amar'e Stoudemire #1 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. 1nc0m1ngF1eld (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Festus Ezeli #31 of the Golden State Warriors blocks Amar'e Stoudemire #1 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors goes up and scores two points against Kenyon Martin #3 and Pablo Prigioni #9 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors goes up and scores two points against Kenyon Martin #3 and Pablo Prigioni #9 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Amar'e Stoudemire #1 of the New York Knicks scores two in the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Knicks defeated the Warriors 109-105. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Amar'e Stoudemire #1 of the New York Knicks scores two in the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New York City. NOTE TO ... more

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry reacts after hitting a three-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. The Knicks won the game 109-105. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) less

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry reacts after hitting a three-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. The Knicks won ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Amar'e Stoudemire #1 of the New York Knicks carries the ball past Draymond Green #23 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Knicks defeated the Warriors 109-105. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Amar'e Stoudemire #1 of the New York Knicks carries the ball past Draymond Green #23 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors grabs the ball in the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Knicks defeated the Warriors 109-105. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors grabs the ball in the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors is called for an offensive foul against Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Knicks defeated the Warriors 109-105. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors is called for an offensive foul against Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New ... more

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, right, passes away from New York Knicks' Tyson Chandler and Raymond Felton (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. The Knicks won the game 109-105. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) less

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, right, passes away from New York Knicks' Tyson Chandler and Raymond Felton (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Raymond Felton #2 of the New York Knicks blocks a shot by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in teh fourth quarte at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Knicks defeated the Warriors 109-105. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Raymond Felton #2 of the New York Knicks blocks a shot by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in teh fourth quarte at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New ... more

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Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, center, shoots over New York Knicks' Raymond Felton, left, and Amare Stoudemire, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. Curry scored 54 points. The Knicks won the game 109-105. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) less

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, center, shoots over New York Knicks' Raymond Felton, left, and Amare Stoudemire, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New ... more

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, right, drives past New York Knicks' Steve Novak (16) during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. The Knicks won the game 109-105. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) less

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, right, drives past New York Knicks' Steve Novak (16) during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. The Knicks won the game ... more

New York Knicks' Kenyon Martin (3) high-fives teammate J.R. Smith (8) as he checks into the game during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) less

New York Knicks' Kenyon Martin (3) high-fives teammate J.R. Smith (8) as he checks into the game during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank ... more

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) drives past Golden State Warriors' Harrison Barnes (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. The Knicks won the game 109-105. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) less

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) drives past Golden State Warriors' Harrison Barnes (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. The Knicks won the game ... more

New York Knicks' Tyson Chandler (6) protects the ball from Golden State Warriors' Carl Landry, center, and Harrison Barnes, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. Chandler had 28 rebounds as the Knicks won the game 109-105. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) less

New York Knicks' Tyson Chandler (6) protects the ball from Golden State Warriors' Carl Landry, center, and Harrison Barnes, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Tyson Chandler #6 of the New York Knicks reaches from behind and blocks at shot by Harrison Barnes #40 of the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Knicks defeated the Warriors 109-105. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Tyson Chandler #6 of the New York Knicks reaches from behind and blocks at shot by Harrison Barnes #40 of the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Raymond Felton #2 of the New York Knicks signals that he isn't guilty in dumping Jarrett Jack #2 of the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Knicks defeated the Warriors 109-105. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Raymond Felton #2 of the New York Knicks signals that he isn't guilty in dumping Jarrett Jack #2 of the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New ... more

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New York Knicks' Tyson Chandler, left, and Iman Shumpert, right, defend against Golden State Warriors' Jarrett Jack (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. Jack was called for traveling on the play, resulting in a turnover. The Knicks won 109-105. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) less

New York Knicks' Tyson Chandler, left, and Iman Shumpert, right, defend against Golden State Warriors' Jarrett Jack (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors scores a three pointer with 4:41 remaining against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Knicks defeated the Warriors 109-105 as Curry finished with 56 points on the night. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors scores a three pointer with 4:41 remaining against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New York City. ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors scores a three pointer with 4:41 remaining against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Knicks defeated the Warriors 109-105 as Curry finished with 56 points on the night. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors scores a three pointer with 4:41 remaining against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New York City. ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors scores a three pointer with 4:41 remaining against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Knicks defeated the Warriors 109-105 as Curry finished with 56 points on the night. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors scores a three pointer with 4:41 remaining against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2013 in New York City. ... more

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) shoots over New York Knicks' Raymond Felton during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. The Knicks won the game 109-105. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) less

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) shoots over New York Knicks' Raymond Felton during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. The Knicks won the game 109-105. ... more

New York Knicks' Raymond Felton, top right, blocks a shot by Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. The Knicks won the game 109-105. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) less

New York Knicks' Raymond Felton, top right, blocks a shot by Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. The Knicks won the ... more

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game agaisnt the New York Knicks, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. The Warriors lost the game 109-105. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) less

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game agaisnt the New York Knicks, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. The Warriors lost the game 109-105. (AP ... more

Golden State Warriors' Jarrett Jack, left, and New York Knicks' Iman Shumpert dive for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) less

Golden State Warriors' Jarrett Jack, left, and New York Knicks' Iman Shumpert dive for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank ... more